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Journalist and publicist Artur Zheji dies

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Artur Zheji (1961-2025)

Renowned Albanian journalist and publicist, Artur Zheji, has died.

As reported by Albanian media, Zhuji died in Saranda after a heart attack. According to reports, Zhuji was on vacation with his family when he suffered the attack. He was taken to the hospital without any signs of life.

Albanian media quoted police as saying the incident occurred near a restaurant on Butrinti Street on Saturday afternoon. According to police, Zheji died on the way to the hospital.

Zheji has hosted numerous television shows in Albania. Zheji has also been a host at Albanian Radio Television and the Mapo newspaper. Since 2017, he has been the host of the political and analytical show 360 Degrees, which airs on ABC News.

Artur Zheji was also a correspondent for the weekly KOHA in 1994 from Rome.

He was born on August 29, 1961. He was the son of author Petro Zheji and actress Besa Imam.